About US

Collaborative Design Works Better.

Offering full Architectural services for Residential and Commercial projects as well as graphics, interiors, planning, and construction management. Collaborative Designworks seeks unique opportunities with individuals and companies who appreciate innovative design solutions that exceed their expectations.

The process of design requires a collaborative framework which enables the specific needs of the client to be translated by the Architect into a successful project. Collaborative Designworks creates engaging environments tailored to the user.

The team

Awards | Honors | Publications

RIVERSIDE Lake House | Texas Architect Magazine – Mar|Apr 2024

Video Interview you tube   |  James M. Evans, AIA – 2023

RIVERSIDE Lake House | 1st Prize 2023 PaperCity Houston Design Awards – 2023

National AIA Young Architect Award   | James M. Evans, AIA – 2012

Decorative Center, Star on the Rise – 2012

TSA Young Professional Achievement Award  | James M Evans, AIA – 2010

AIA Houston Young Architect Award | James M. Evans, AIA – 2010

Houston Mayoral Proclamation | Collaborative Designworks – 2010

Houston Modern Luxury – Apr 2009

Houston Chronicle – 04 Sep 2008

Architecture at Rice “The Things They’ve Done”– 2007

Houston Modern Luxury – Dec 2006

HOUSE 3701 | AIA Houston Home Tour 2020

HOUSE 1519 | AIA Houston Home Tour 2019

CRAWFORD TH | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2015

HOUSE 563 | The Times Picayune – 09 Jan 2014

BINARY HOUSE V2.0 | Texas Architect Magazine – Nov|Dec 2013

BINARY HOUSE V2.0 | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2013

MT VERNON TH | Texas Architect Magazine – July|Aug 2014

MT VERNON TH | Builders Choice Design Award – 2013

MT VERNON TH | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2013

HOUSE X2 | AIA Houston Design Award – 2010

HOUSE X2 | LEED for Homes Silver Certification – 2009

HOUSE X2 | Houston Modern Luxury – Apr 2009

HOUSE X2 | Houston Lifestyles & Homes – Apr 2009

HOUSE X2 | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2008

RIVERSIDE LAKE HOUSE | Residential Design Magazine – Apr 2023

WOODHEAD DOUBLE | AIA Houston Home Tour 2021

WOODHEAD DOUBLE | Houston Chronicle – October 2021

HOUSE 2344 | AIA Houston Home Tour 2021

HOUSE 2344 | KPRC 2 Newsday

HOUSE 2344 | Houstonia Magazine – Spring 2021

HOUSE 1700 | AIA Houston Home Tour 2017

HOUSE 1700 | Houston House & Home – Nov 2017

HYDE PARK DOUBLE | AIA Houston Design Award – 2011

HYDE PARK DOUBLE | Luxury Homes Quarterly – 2011

HYDE PARK DOUBLE | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2010

HOUSE 1210 | AIA Houston Home Tour – 2009

THE 505 | National AIA Housing Award – 2007

THE 505 | RADA Grand Award – 2007

THE 505 | PaperCity Design Excellence Award – 2007

THE 505 | TSA Design Award – 2006

THE 505 | AIA Home Tour – 2006

THE 505 | Discovery Channel “World’s Greenest Homes”

THE 505 | BUILDER news Magazine – Jul 2007

THE 505 | Residential Architect Magazine – May 2007

THE 505 | Texas Architect Magazine – Sep|Oct 2006

THE 505 | Houston Business Journal – 27 Oct 2006

THE 505 | Houston Chronicle – 21 Oct 2006

HOUSE 2045 | RDA Home Tour – 2010

HOUSE 2045 | AIA Houston Design Award – 2006

HOUSE 2045 | Houston Lifestyles & Homes – Nov 2008

HOUSE 2045 | Texas Home & Living – Mar|Apr 2008

HOUSE 2045 | Texas Architect Magazine – Jul 2006

HOUSE 2045 | Houston Chronicle – 17 Apr 2006

What we do

Architecture

  • Custom Homes
  • Office | M.O.B.
  • Retail | Restaurant
  • Sustainable Design

Interiors

  • Custom Millwork Design
  • Fixtures & Finishes
  • Furnishings
  • Interior Design

Construction

  • Residential Design Build
  • Project Management
  • Site Selection and Planning